When Ed Prein and Tom Newhof founded Prein&Newhof they joined their creative minds, strong work ethic, solid values and ambitious ideals to create a distinctive engineering company.

Since those early days, Prein&Newhof has grown from a venture of two talented engineers working from a rented space on the north side of Grand Rapids to a well–respected business that employs nearly 100 in four offices and a laboratory located across West Michigan.

Why did they do it? While working together in another firm they determined that the best end–product would only be possible if the design intent was carried through to construction. They believed strongly in continuous follow through for the good of the client and the natural environment, and for the health and safety of the people of West Michigan. Their solution was to start their own business.

They also wanted to have a work environment where all employees could see outdoors. They wanted an office with a lot of windows — and free parking. They got their wish a few times over.